#8E40C9
Purple
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About #8E40C9 Purple
#8E40C9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 64 green, and 201 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 52%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8E40C9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
56%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E40C9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E40C9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E40C9 on White
Contrast Ratio5.63:1
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Aa#8E40C9 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.73:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E40C9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E40C9 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 64, 201) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 56%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 64, 201 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 25.1%, 78.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 29%, 68%, 0%, 21% |
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